Clewis 25 Report post Posted June 22, 2016 wondering if anyone knows of a good 4 or 5wt rod around 100 - $150 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evanschmidt 4 Report post Posted June 22, 2016 superfly premium performance fly rod amd reel is what I've been using. its about $130 and has worked great for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted June 22, 2016 there is a Flyrod at Big Eds Pawn shop, Looks decent. 70$ I think it was th eone on Algoma. Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wampa 18 Report post Posted June 23, 2016 I have a William Joseph WJ fly rod 9' 5wt. It cost me $100 i think. Nice rod for the price. Quote Never hold your farts in.They travel up your spine into your brain, and that is where crappy ideas come from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heisenberg 12 Report post Posted June 25, 2016 I really like my St. Croix Rio Santo 5wt (http://stcroixrods.com/products/fly-fishing/rio-santo) It's at the upper end of your price range but it casts beautifully. One downside is that the tip section seems to be a little delicate. I've broken it twice (due to improper storage / transport), which brings me to another plus of this rod: St. Croix customer service is excellent! I was able to purchase tips for $30, shipping included. Yes, some big-buck rods have lifetime no-questions-asked warranties, but considering the price of the Rio I don't mind paying $30 to get my rod back in working order. Tip: Get a tube, and USE IT! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evanschmidt 4 Report post Posted July 19, 2016 What is the smallest rod you would go with for steelhead? Would a 5 wt holdup if I used a strong leader? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookset 18 Report post Posted July 19, 2016 I hooked into a nice rainbow late spring at the mouth of the current on my 5-6, with 6wt line. I had no chance. I couldn't move the fish from bottom and when it decided to go down stream I couldn't stop it. It rolled at the wall(I was at the concrete pillar at the split)and spit the hook. It was a good size fish. It is a challenge on the lighter weight rods. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wampa 18 Report post Posted July 21, 2016 7 wt is the lightest I'd use but 8 wt would be better I think. Fast water and big fish means you need a little backbone to turn them on most rivers around here in the spring. Quote Never hold your farts in.They travel up your spine into your brain, and that is where crappy ideas come from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brookiebuster 117 Report post Posted July 22, 2016 Would not reccomend using a 5wt for steelies. Lightest rod I'd use would be a 10ft 6wt but a 7 or 8 would be preferred. With lighter rods you'll be playing the fish longer and tiring it out and possibly kill the fish. Quote "Whack em' and stack em',kill em' and grill em'" Ted Nugent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites